Georgia mass vaccination sites switching to J&J vaccine starting Monday
Mass vaccination sites across Georgia will switch to the one-dose Johnson and Johnson vaccine starting Monday, May 3.
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President Biden, First Lady to visit Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter during visit to Georgia
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will visit the 39th president, Jimmy Carter, and his wife, Rosalynn, while in Georgia this week. The White House had previously announced that Biden would…
Macon suspect wanted for using stolen credit cards to make purchases
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT ) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office needs your help identifying and locating a woman wanted for using stolen credit cards to make purchases. Deputies believe the woman is also connected to an entering auto investigation that…
Suspect wanted for stealing prescription pills from Macon CVS pharmacy
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a suspect who broke into a CVS store and swiped prescription pills from the pharmacy. The commercial burglary happened at the CVS location at 1390 Pio Nono Avenue…
Sandersville Police looking for "armed and dangerous" man
SANDERSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sandersville police need help finding a man they say is armed and dangerous. According to a post on the Sandersville Police Department's Facebook page, 21 year old Oscar Cruz is wanted for aggravated assault. Police say…
State-run mass vaccination sites shift to Johnson & Johnson vaccine
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Georgia's eight mass vaccination sites are making a shift to include the Johnson and Johnson vaccine. The Governor's Office joined the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) and the Georgia Department of Public Health…
Traffic stop leads to drugs, gun arrests in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A traffic stop leads to two gun and drugs arrests in the Houston Avenue and Ibex Street area of Macon. Deputies with the Bibb County Sheriff's Office arrested 18-year-old Robert Johnson III and his passenger 19-year-old…
Minority Leader James Beverly talks impacts of S.B. 202
Georgia Republicans say Senate Bill 202 will make elections safer, but Democrats, including minority leader James Beverly, disagree.
Warming up this week
Highs warmed into the 80's today across Middle Georgia to help start our warming trend. High pressure will continue to move to the east and send in southerly winds through the end of the week. Although we will see an…
Jones County Family Connection receives Trauma Responsive Care Grant
The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning recently awarded four counties $10,000 grants.
Planning and Zoning approves Pio Nono resource center
Sherry Williams cried tears of joy at a Macon-Bibb Planning and Zoning Commission meeting Monday.
Baldwin School District receives national recognition for music education
The Baldwin County School District is one of eight Georgia districts being recognized nationally for its music education program.
Best Buy makes recycling old tech easy
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Earth Day might be over, but you can still recycle your old electronics easily. Best Buy has a recycling program for people looking to recycle any of their old electronics. You could even get store credit…
Students prepare for social justice, spoken word contest for scholarships
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Griffith Family Foundation and Southwest High School plan to hold a spoken word contest with a focus on social justice. The contest gives Southwest High students a chance to earn scholarships from the Griffith Family Foundation.…
Bibb County students sign to join MGA Project SEARCH
Project SEARCH is a nine month program, aimed at helping individuals with disabilities learn job skills.
Bibb County students celebrate Earth Day
"We have to train the next generation on how to take care of the environment."
UPDATE: Firefighters battle structure fire in downtown Macon
The fire began Tuesday night right outside of 41NBC studios at MLK and Cherry Street,
BCSO Investigators looking for Fraud suspect
The incident happened on April 7 in the 3200 block of Ridge Avenue.
Severe storms possible Saturday
After a warm up back to the 70's today in Middle Georgia, we will have to turn our eyes to the threat for severe storms this weekend. A warm front will be lifting into the north during the morning hours…
Ten digit dialing starts for 478 and 912 area codes
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Soon you will have to dial all ten digits of a phone number if you live in the 478 area code. The reason behind the change is because the FCC issued an order to make 988…
Secondhand Soil turns trash into treasure
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — One person's trash is another person's treasure. Candace Neller-Harper is composting other people's trash and turning it into soil. That's the idea she had in mind when she started Secondhand Soil in 2019. She says she…
GBI working double homicide investigation in Johnson County
WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is working a double homicide case in Johnson County. According to a GBI news release, Johnson County Sheriff's deputies responded to 1383 Paul Lord Road in Wrightsville around 1:00 Friday afternoon.…
Auto theft suspect lead deputies on chase
Deputies say the suspect was caught on surveillance video stealing a truck
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office hiring jail employees
Anyone interested in taking part in this opportunity can call the Macon-Bibb County Human Resources
Arrest made in deadly Chevron store shooting on Emery Highway
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office makes an arrest in connection to a deadly shooting inside a Macon convenience store. Along with the U.S. Marshals Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force, deputies arrested 21-year-old Christian Williams of Macon.…
BCSO warning residents of new scams
The Bibb County Sheriff's Office warns residence of two scams going around the area.
Warmer Friday, severe storms possible Saturday
After a chilly day in Middle Georgia today, we will be starting to warm up a bit Friday. Expect another cool start (in the upper 30's), with clouds increasing through the day and highs returning to the mid 70's. This…
Carl Vinson VA Medical Center selected for new Fisher House
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin will receive a Fisher House to help accommodate families visiting loved ones who are receiving medical care at a VA or military center. “Having a Fisher House on our…
Warner Robins Fire Department names first female as 'Rookie of the Year'
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Kadie Peterman began her career as a Warner Robins firefighter in January of 2019. The department recently named her 'Rookie of the Year,' making her the first woman to claim the title in department history. Peterman…
Macon-Bibb buys school building for Brookdale Warming Center
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Warming Center is going to be a permanent part of the Macon-Bibb community. Macon-Bibb County commissioners voted Tuesday to approve $1.5 million in CARES Act funding to buy the Brookdale Elementary School building from the Bibb…
Arrest made in early morning homicide in Houston County
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Kathleen man is charged with murder and aggravated assault in connection to a deadly shooting at this home in Houston County. The shooting happened in the 1800 block of Georgia Highway 247 South in…
Staying cool Thursday, storms return Saturday
A cold front is slowly bringing cold air into Middle Georgia this evening under clear skies. Those clear skies will allow for cooling into the upper 30's by early tomorrow morning, but we are not expecting any frost, so all…
Middle Georgia leaders, local NAACP react to Derek Chauvin verdict
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The world watched and held its breath as a judge read the guilty verdict for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. Tubman Museum director, Harold Young, says he let out a sigh of relief as the…
Milledgeville prepares for crowds from GHSA literary competition this weekend
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The city of Milledgeville is preparing to welcome more than 400 people to the area for the GHSA State Literary Competition this Saturday. For the fourth time, the state event is taking place at Georgia Military College…
Mayor Lester Miller announces total trash collected during first ever cleanup
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller announced that volunteer groups collected 109,000 pounds of trash during the community cleanup on April 10th. Mayor Miller says there is still more work to do, and he wants to hold litterbugs…
Teen arrested in Macon armed robbery attempt involving toy gun
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office makes an arrest in connection to an attempted armed robbery where the suspect used a toy gun. According to a Bibb County Sheriff's Office news release, 17-year-old Javon Blackshear is accused…
BCSO looking for man who robbed Macon business
Deputies say a man entered the business, brandished a firearm, and demanded money from the clerk.
Cool, windy Wednesday in Middle Georgia
A cold front currently bringing snow and cold weather to parts of the Midwest is headed towards Middle Georgia for Wednesday. This front will be losing most of its moisture on the way, so there won't be any rain chances,…
Local couple raises funds to donate 'CuddleCots' to hospitals
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— A local couple is providing comfort to families grieving the loss of an infant. Kendall and Andy Reid lost two babies in 2017 and 2019. The family started raising money for CuddleCots after they lost their second…
Museum of Aviation hosts 'Space Week'
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— The Museum of Aviation is hosting its first ever 'Space Week' as a way to make space education more accessible. The Museum of Aviation usually hosts a Young Astronauts Day. That involves around 500 people coming…
Milledgeville welcoming new businesses as foot traffic grows
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — City of Milledgeville leaders are welcoming more business foot traffic to the area. Milledgeville City Manager Hank Griffeth says college students make up much of the foot traffic because Milledgeville is home to three colleges. And…
Former Mary Persons High football coach Dan Pitts dies
FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The city of Forsyth is mourning the loss of former Mary Persons High School head football coach Dan Pitts, who died Tuesday morning at the age of 88. Pitts became the head coach of the Bulldogs in…
1 dead in tractor trailer crash on I-75
UPDATE: 3:20 PM: The victim has been identified as 46-year-old Felicia Couch of Bonaire, Georgia. Next of kin has been notified. MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A pedestrian is dead after being hit by a tractor-trailer. Witnesses say the victim was…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores April 12-16
Here are Middle Georgia's food service health inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between April 12 and April 16, 2021.
FVSU holds ribbon cutting, naming ceremony for new amphitheater
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Students and staff gathered at the heart of the Fort Valley State University campus to celebrate a new amphitheater, Monday. The new amphitheater is named after Christine and Willie Jones. The Jones family has attended and…
South Bibb Rec Center hosting senior computer classes
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)-- The South Bibb Recreation Center is helping local seniors become more tech savvy. This includes 75-year-old Edna Wallace who has been in the class for five weeks now. She says she's a little out of her comfort…
President Jimmy Carter issues statement on death of former VP Walter Mondale
ATLANTA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Former President Jimmy Carter issues a statement on the death of former Vice President Walter "Fritz" Mondale. Mondale was a former Democratic senator from Minnesota who served as vice president under Carter. His family reports he…
Staying dry and warm Tuesday
Clear skies and low humidity made for a pretty nice Monday across Middle Georgia (at least weather-wise). More dry weather is in store for our area through much of the rest of the week, but we will see some temperature…
Second pay scale increase possible for Macon-Bibb County first responders
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)— Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller is hoping to implement a second pay scale increase for first responders. He says it all depends on the OLOST passing. Who the pay scale would include Sheriff deputies 911 operators Firefighters…
VIP Academy application for virtual learning now open
MACON, Georgia(41NBC/WMGT)— The Bibb County School District has a new virtual option for students. The VIP Academy has expanded to a virtual school, that is available for students in 4th through 12 grade. This new virtual option will allow students…